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Almost exact summary
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precis
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Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1760, from French noun use of Middle French précis "cut short, condensed" (see precise ). As a verb, from 1856.
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Précis is the debut full-length album by Portland, Oregon based musician Benoit Pioulard , released by Kranky on October 16, 2006.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory [syn: outline , synopsis , abstract ] v. make a summary (of)
Usage examples of precis.
Even given his gift for inaccurate precis, it seemed unlikely the postman had got things this wrong.
I am ready to download a precis of the 66,505 cases on the point of defendants suffering from memory redaction, and their rights and obligations under the law.
I don't ask for much out of life but I need someone to precis the intelligence memoranda, watch my calorie count, and sew up tears in my trousers.